Simply Woman & Home

The POWER of pampering

The last year has inflicted many reasons for us to feel stressed. The one uptick of a global pandemic? It’s forced us to slow down, take a breath and press pause. Taking just five or 10 minutes for a little ‘you’ time will help you unwind, and there are so many simple ways to look after your inner wellbeing as well as your outer beauty…

BREATHE YOURSELF OUT OF BURNOUT

Google searches for aromatherapy and essential oils are at an all-time high – we clearly want ways to improve our wellbeing. Each morning, start by popping a few drops of onto wrists and breathe deeply. The blend of lime, grapefruit and orange leaf has been designed to lift spirits. ‘To help calm a This contains hyaluronic acid to plump skin, and hemp oil and essential oils to help you relax. Lie down and breathe out, emptying your lungs of air. ‘Breathe in quietly through your nose for four seconds, hold this breath for a count of seven seconds,’ advises Rebecca. ‘Then exhale forcefully through your mouth, pursing your lips and making a “whoosh” sound as you do it.’ Repeat this cycle up to four times.

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